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These are the most likely Cowboys to make a game-changing play in an instant.
The Fourth of July is known for fireworks, and with the Dallas Cowboys known as America’s Team, it feels like an appropriate weekend to identify their most explosive players.
The Cowboys weren’t a team that excelled in lighting up the scoreboard in 2024, but this offseason has changed the outlook for 2025. With a healthy Dak Prescott back at quarterback, the offense could return to grilling up 40-burgers once again.
The Cowboys added speed and explosive pieces to a team that already had some playmakers, which should make them fun to watch; and it’s not just on offense where the team has exciting players. Here’s a look at the six most explosive players on the Cowboys.
WR CeeDee Lamb
He might not be known as a speedster, but when the All-Pro wide receiver has the ball in his hands, he makes big plays. Lamb gets open with ease and if he makes a defender miss, he’s off to the races and rarely caught.
Lamb has eight touchdowns of at least 40 yards in career, a number that swells to 11 if including scores of at least 35 yards. He’s a premiere WR and a threat to score anytime he touches the ball.
WR George Pickens
One of the biggest pieces the offense added in the offseason was trading for the vertical threat who thrives on big plays. Pickens dominates as a deep-ball WR who makes contested catches without needing a ton of separation.
The Cowboys needed a WR who could win down the field and Pickens was the perfect player for their offense. Pickens led the NFL in yards per catch at 18.1 in 2023, and he did that without a top-tier quarterback. Finally pairing Pickens with a top caliber QB like Prescott means fans should expect fireworks.
WR KaVontae Turpin
One of the more overlooked playmakers in Dallas is their kick return specialist, who also contributes on offense. Turpin is an All-Pro kick returner who scored on both punt and kick returns last season.
Turpin has grown as a WR in each of his three years with the Cowboys and can also be used out of the backfield. The speedy, twitchy Turpin has found the end zone as a receiver five times, as well as a runner once, making him one of the most versatile and explosive players on the roster.
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